Augusta, Richmond County

EPHESUS MED -GREEK & TURKISH RESTAURANT

3102 WASHINGTON RD AUGUSTA, GA 30907

Food

Latest score

Dec 12, 2025

City

Augusta

County

Richmond

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Dec 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 852 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed several foods (Lettuce, Red Cabbage) cold holding above 41 degrees F on prep top cooler. C/A: fix prep top cooler.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed Flower stored in container with no label. C/a: Label food with common name labels when stored outside its original packaging.

Jun 27, 2025

Routine

Score: 827 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several foods (pickled onions, sauce, olives, tzatziki sauce) cold holding above 41 degrees F on prep top cooler.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed sauce in steam well hot holding below 135 degrees F. C/a: Hot hold at 135 degrees F or higher. Steam well should be used to maintain hot foods, not as a source for reheating.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food stored in RIC with 5/23/25 label. Observed milk with use by 6/25/25. C/a: Do not store food past 7 days. Change/update labels with names and dates to reflect the food contained. Discard of food past use by date.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed sugar stored in container with no label. C/a: Label food with common name labels when stored outside its original packaging.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed most recent inspection not posted. C/a: Post most recent inspection in public view.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed scoops stored in rice. C/a: Store scoops outside of food product itself.

14D - gloves used properly

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(n)2,3,4 - gloves, use limitations, slash resistant gloves & cloth gloves (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee put on gloves without washing hands to prep plate for service. C/a: Wash hands before putting on gloves.

Dec 4, 2024

Routine

Score: 844 violations

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2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE COME IN FROM OUTSIDE AND DID NOT WASH HANDS BEFORE PLACING GLOVES ON AND START PREPPING FOOD. C/A: ENSURE EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS THEIR HANDS WHEN THEY ENTER THE KITCHEN.

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(b) - certification requirements/exemptions (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no CFSM for facility. C/A Acquire certification.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED NEXT TO CLEAN DISHES. C/A: ENSURE PERSONAL ITEMS ARE STORED IN DESIGNATED AREAS.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED NEXT TO CLEAN DISHES. C/A: ENSURE PERSONAL ITEMS ARE STORED IN DESIGNATED AREAS.

May 29, 2024

Routine

Score: 845 violations

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ice machine with brown buildup in corners. C/a: Clean ice machine as needed.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food stored in RIC without labeling. Observed date marking "5/16/24" on meat stored in RIC. C/a: Label all food in storage Discard of items with past use by date. Label items appropriately.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed mop stored improperly in mop bucket. C/a: Store mop to dry appropriately in mop sink.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(l) - removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pest (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed bug trap behind fridge, full. C/a: Remove full bug traps as needed.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed scoops stored inside container holding rice. C/a: Store scoops outside of food product itself.

Nov 8, 2023

Routine

Score: 803 violations

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2-1C - no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(a)1,2,3,4(i) - preventing contamination from hands (p), (pf), (c)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee prepare food (pickled cabbage and lettuce) on to go plate without gloves.Observed naan bread to be served immediately cut without any gloves. C/a: Handle ready-to-eat foods with gloves at all times.

2-1C - no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(a)1,2,3,4(i) - preventing contamination from hands (p), (pf), (c)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed rice pudding stored below raw chicken and beef. C/a:Follow proper stacking order. Ready to eat foods should be stored above any raw poultry and/or beef.

Jun 21, 2023

Routine

Score: 804 violations

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4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed raw beef stored above cooked foods in RIC. C/a: Follow proper stacking/storage order. Raw meats should be placed below cooked food.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed handwashing sink blocked in main kitchen area.Repeat violation. C/a: Remove everything stored in front of handwashing sink. Handwashing sink should be easy to access and not blocked at any time.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed traps for cockroaches on prep table and floors with dead rodents. C/a: Remove dead pests from kitchen.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed scoops stored inside food product in kitchen near stovetop on nearby shelf. C/a: Store scoops outside of food itself.